An Uneasy Solitude: Individual and Society in the Work of Ralph Waldo Emerson by

Description: An Uneasy Solitude by Maurice Gonnaud, Lawrence Rosenwald This subtle intellectual biography juxtaposes Ralph Waldo Emersons revolutionary spiritual thinking with his elitist ideas of race and property--a contrast so sharp as to make his personality seem almost incoherent." Writing in (he great modern tradition of French anglicisles, Maurice Gonnaud compares Emersons taste for solitude and the lyric ard FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This subtle intellectual biography juxtaposes Ralph Waldo Emersons revolutionary spiritual thinking with his elitist ideas of race and property--a contrast so sharp as to make his personality seem almost incoherent." Writing in (he great modern tradition of French anglicisles, Maurice Gonnaud compares Emersons taste for solitude and the lyric ardor it awakened in him to his efforts to confront the social pressures of his times. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *FrontMatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. v*Foreword, pg. vii*Translators Preface, pg. xix*Authors Preface to the French Edition, pg. xxi*Abbreviations, pg. xxvii*1. The Family Milieu, pg. 3*2. Harvard: An Apprenticeship in Solitude, pg. 21*3. The Schoolteacher Feels His Way, pg. 35*4. The Ministry, or, An Attempt at the Safe Middle Way, pg. 62*5. The Road to Concord, pg. 111*6. Prophecies and Epiphany, pg. 147*7. Organizing Victory, pg. 180*8. From Affirmation to Challenge, pg. 221*9. Malaise, pg. 259*10. Exploring the Problems, pg. 298*11. Equilibrium Regained, pg. 341*12. The Thorn in the Flesh, pg. 387*13. A Surrogate Optimism, pg. 407*14. The Last Struggle, pg. 443*Bibliography of Emersons Writings, pg. 463*Index, pg. 469 Long Description This subtle intellectual biography juxtaposes Ralph Waldo Emersons revolutionary spiritual thinking with his elitist ideas of race and property--a contrast so sharp as to make his personality seem almost incoherent." Writing in (he great modern tradition of French anglicisles, Maurice Gonnaud compares Emersons taste for solitude and the lyric ardor it awakened in him to his efforts to confront the social pressures of his times. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN0691632162 Author Lawrence Rosenwald Short Title UNEASY SOLITUDE Pages 508 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English Translator Lawrence Rosenwald ISBN-10 0691632162 ISBN-13 9780691632162 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 814.3 Series Princeton Legacy Library Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle Individual and Society in the Work of Ralph Waldo Emerson Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-04-19 Translated from English UK Release Date 2016-04-19 NZ Release Date 2016-04-19 US Release Date 2016-04-19 Alternative 9780691602707 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-06-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144675682;

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